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Every person wants to know what’s best for their baby, especially when it comes to knowing how to minimize exposure risks. Our relatable stories are packed with practical information from our rotating staff of MotherToBaby expert bloggers. Whatever topic you’re looking for, our blogs will provide you a great foundation to learn more.
ACE Inhibitors
Selected References: Al-Maawali A, et al. 2012. Taking angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors during pregnancy: is it safe? Can Fam Physician, 58(1):49-51. Bateman BT, et al. 2017. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and the risk of congenital malformations. Obstet Gynecol, 129:174-184. Briggs GG. 2002. Drug effects on the fetus and breast-fed infant. Clin Obstet Gynecol, 45(1):6-21. Bullo M, et al. 2012 Pregnancy outcome following exposure to angiotensin-converting …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Selected References: Abhyankar A, et al. 2013. Meta-analysis: the impact of disease activity at conception on disease activity during pregnancy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 38(5):460-466. Afzali A. 2019. Update on Pregnancy in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastroenterol Hepatol (NY), 15(6):313–315. Andoh A, et al. 2021. Thiopurine pharmacogenomics and pregnancy in inflammatory bowel disease. J Gastroenterol, 56(10):881-890 Avni …
Methylphenidate
Selected References: Al Hasan S, et al. 2026. Prescription Stimulant Continuation in Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes. J Atten Disord 30(3):315-328. Aliakbari F, et al. 2022. Relationship between long-term use of Ritalin and semen parameters in patients referred to psychiatric centres. First International Journal of Andrology, 54(11):1-6. Baker AS, et al. 2018. Management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am, 45(3):495-509. …
Loratadine (Claritin®)
Selected References: Diav-Citrin et al. 2003. Pregnancy outcome after gestational exposure to loratadine or antihistamines: a prospective controlled cohort study. J Allergy Clin Immunol 111(6):1239-1243. Gilboa SM, et al. 2009. National Birth Defects Prevention Study: Use of antihistamine medications during early pregnancy and isolated major malformations. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol 85(2):137-150. Gilboa SM, et al. 2014. Antihistamines and birth defects: a systematic …
